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Un Women: Special Assistant - New York
Company | UN Women |
Address | New York, United States |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | |
Category | International Affairs |
Expires | 2023-08-31 |
Posted at | 9 months ago |
Background
- Review, prepare and/or organize information and materials for the Executive Director related to her strategic priorities.
- Provide coordination across different internal and external divisions and stakeholders, for the achievement of the Executive Directors priorities;
- Support the Executive Director to determine strategic engagement around key priorities;
- Lead or support special corporate initiatives of the Executive Director, including provide technical guidance and direction towards the implementation of the Executive Director’s priorities;
- Identify and analyze opportunities and options and prepare policy proposals, statements, and position papers as required by the Executive Director, ELT or Executive Board;
- Analyze and anticipate potential for risks in directives and procedures and propose action to protect the Executive Director from such risks.
- Provide support to the Executive Director and Chief of Staff, on management and corporate strategic issues requiring their decision or response;
- Identify operational priorities for Executive Director’s office and support initiatives or responses to address such priorities;
- Support corporate innovations and change management processes;
- Liaises with Member States, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks and other civil society entities concerning the substance of the Executive Director’s public appearances and activities on behalf of the UN Women;
- Maintain networks and regular working contact with UN agencies, diplomatic missions, Executive Board members, other government officials, multi/bilateral partners and civil society organisations and the private sector to exchange information, build partnerships, and establish agreements within pre-determined guidelines.
- Support the maintenance of strong partnerships with key actors related to the Executive Director’s deployment of her functions;
- Provide strategic and technical advice and substantive guidance, and develop and present evidence and rationale for strategic partnerships and partners on women’s rights and gender equality.
- Keep the Executive Director informed opportunities for strengthening UN Women’s partnerships;
- Review the Executive Director’s correspondence, delegate drafting and preparation of materials as needed within the EDO and the wider organization;
- Drafts background notes speeches, articles, and correspondence for the Executive Director, and reviews materials produced by UN Women Divisions and offices, responses to Member States and other stakeholders;
- Manage EDO colleagues providing support to the Executive Director and ensure clear communication flows.
- Facilitate flow of information and communication between the Executive Director and relevant stakeholders, internal and external;
- Timely and quality technical advice and support
- Strong relationships with various partners and stakeholders
- Strategic events convened and UN Women presence and visibility expanded
- Respect for Diversity
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Creative Problem Solving
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leading by Example
- Effective Communication
- Inclusive Collaboration
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
- Accountability
- Solid and proven IT and presentation skills including the use of spreadsheets, databases, Word, presentation software, etc.
- Strong sense of responsibility, confidentiality and accountability
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Affinity with and knowledge of gender equality and women’s empowerment
- Skilled strategic thinker and excellent analytical abilities
- Strong inter-personal skills, communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation
- Strong partnership building and networking skills, client-oriented
- Ability to work in a highly pressured environment
- Proven track record of success in policy and strategy development and implementation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good knowledge of, and work exposure to UN Women's goals, corporate policies and country offices programmes, operations, challenges and reporting
- Master’s degree or equivalent in gender, social sciences, public administration, business administration or related field;
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Experience working at a senior level in a front office is desired.
- Experience in gender and advisory positions is required;
- Experience working within the UN System at both a country/field level and in a headquarters setting is highly desirable;
- Experience in the management of complex units and situations is required;
- Experience in policy and programmatic work in gender equality is required;
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in international development, preferably working on gender equality, and women's rights is required;
- Fluency in English is required;
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
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